Body Mass Index (BMI) for 4'8" 171 lbs

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What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 171 lbs?

Answer

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 171 lbs is
38.33

(Obese/Class II)

16
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18.5
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38.33
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Suggested* Healthy Weight Range for Height 4ft 8in is

82.5 lbs — 111.1 lbs

Weight 171 lbs is 59.92 lbs more than Healthy Zone Range for Height 4 Feet 8 Inches, so you need to lose at least 59.92 lbs

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

How to Calculate BMI

BMI Formula: BMI = ( weightlbs ÷ (heightin)2 ) × 703

According to Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula if you want to calculate BMI for Weight 171 Pounds and Height 4 Feet 8 Inches you have to divide Weight by squared Height in Inches (4'8" = 56 inches) and then multiply by 703

Here is the complete solution:

( 171lbs ÷ (56in)2 ) × 703

=

(171 ÷ 3136) × 703

=

0.05 × 703

=

38.33

BMI Table

For adults over the age of 20 years, BMI values are grouped* into the following weight status categories:

BMIWeight Category
< 16Underweight/Severe thinness
16 - 16.9Underweight/Moderate thinness
17 - 18.4Underweight/Mild thinness
18.5 - 24.9Normal/Healthy Weight
25 - 29.9Overweight/Pre-obese
30 - 34.9Obese/Class I
35 - 39.9Obese/Class II
≥ 40Morbid Obesity/Class III

*according to The World Health Organization (WHO)

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This calculator will help you to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) for a given weight (lbs) and height (feet & inches). For example, it can help you find out what is BMI for 4ft 8in and 171 lbs? (The answer is: 38.33). Enter height (e.g. 4ft 8in) and weight (e.g. 171 lbs) and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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BMI Table for 4'8" Height for Man and Woman

Height and WeightBMICategory
4'8" 156 lbs35Obese/Class I
4'8" 157 lbs35.2Obese/Class II
4'8" 158 lbs35.4Obese/Class II
4'8" 159 lbs35.6Obese/Class II
4'8" 160 lbs35.9Obese/Class II
4'8" 161 lbs36.1Obese/Class II
4'8" 162 lbs36.3Obese/Class II
4'8" 163 lbs36.5Obese/Class II
4'8" 164 lbs36.8Obese/Class II
4'8" 165 lbs37Obese/Class II
4'8" 166 lbs37.2Obese/Class II
4'8" 167 lbs37.4Obese/Class II
4'8" 168 lbs37.7Obese/Class II
4'8" 169 lbs37.9Obese/Class II
4'8" 170 lbs38.1Obese/Class II
4'8" 171 lbs38.3Obese/Class II
4'8" 172 lbs38.6Obese/Class II
4'8" 173 lbs38.8Obese/Class II
4'8" 174 lbs39Obese/Class II
4'8" 175 lbs39.2Obese/Class II
4'8" 176 lbs39.5Obese/Class II
4'8" 177 lbs39.7Obese/Class II
4'8" 178 lbs39.9Obese/Class II
4'8" 179 lbs40.1Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 180 lbs40.4Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 181 lbs40.6Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 182 lbs40.8Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 183 lbs41Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 184 lbs41.3Morbid Obesity/Class III
4'8" 185 lbs41.5Morbid Obesity/Class III

FAQ

What is BMI for 4ft 8in and 171 lbs?

BMI for Height 4'8" and Weight 171 lbs is 38.33 (Obese/Class II)

Is 171 pounds underweight for 4ft 8in?

No, 171 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Obese/Class II

Is 171 lbs overweight for 4ft 8in?

Yes, 171 lbs 4ft 8in is considered Obese/Class II

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